TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 183rd day of 2021 and the 13th day of summer.

TODAY’S HISTORY

In 1839, a group of 53 Mende captives revolted and took control of the slave ship Amistad.

WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFT

Arrested 34-yearold suspect in the 400 block of Gary Blvd. on a city complaint of assault and battery.

Conducted a subject check on I-40, mile marker 69-70.

Responded to an animal call at the Shelton residence, Arapaho.

Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on I-40 eastbound.

Responded to a report of trash dumping at 1050 and 2040 Roads.

Lawmakers try to combat illegal pot sales

LeeAnn Wiebe, CEO of Apothecary Extracts in Beggs, said her businesses were all ready to go on the Metrc system by April. Apothecary Extracts is vertically integrated and has a grow operation, manufacturing facility and a dispensary.

Here's a look at Thursday's headlines

- Water main break causes  50-foot geyser

- Rt. 66 Miniature Golf popular activity at McLain Rogers Park

- CEDA takes step forward on motel

- Butler fireworks show, events planned for Friday

After meeting in private for nearly an hour during a special meeting Tuesday, the Clinton Economic Development Authority reconvened in open session and voted to authorize CEDA Director Roland Mower to prepare a request for proposal outlining the guidelines for anyone interested in redeveloping the existing buildings at the Glancy Motel.

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